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Post by Ripshod on Jun 11, 2015 7:50:03 GMT
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 11, 2015 7:38:47 GMT
They're recycled pics gm111. We all know how hard the VTC5s are to get hold of, so are pictures of the genuine thing - soooo many pics of the fakes. Norbert @ Ecoluxshop knows his cells, and I trust his judgment. The results of his tests prove they're genuine. Hard to believe? Maybe. But he only got 100 so no time to stand still. I have some on the way. By the time I get them and confirm them it'll be too late so I won't be posting. No point saying good things about something that's sold out ahem ETA: I wouldn't be surprised if these did look different to the originals. Rumour is these are made in China the Philippines for Sony, so it's quite posible different crimping methods are used at the top. Tested specs are bang on.
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 22:46:47 GMT
Ecoluxshop have genuine VTC5s for sale right now. Get them while they're hot (pun)!! Confirmed by testing, these are the real thing gm111Glory goes to kreed, he did the legwork on this
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 22:42:29 GMT
Don't hold your breath there could be some VTC5s in the UK soon. Don't hold your breath but you heard it here first. Second if you want to buy USA.
Obviously both will have to be seen first before believed - I'm on it.
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 22:33:08 GMT
You edited as I was typing!! I was going to give you that very link. Means a maximum 4.4 Amps. That strikes me a really strange - could be a typo but I'll read it through. ETA: It's a typo. However, the quoted IR (<100 milliohms) is really rather high, and certainly not suited to a high drain cell. Certainly a strange one that. Incedentaly AWT do a 35 Amp (20 Amps true) 2500 mAh cell that's rocking my mod atm.
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 22:05:46 GMT
Not user groups Chrissie. These groups:
I'm not in a group. I'm GROUPLESS
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 21:57:12 GMT
I agree vaporsizer. But at the moment when a 30 Amp cell is needed there isn't a real alternative out there other than the Nitecore and the Solotech (rewrapped VTC4 go figure). So may companies are rewrapping cells now with the pulse rating printed on hoping to cash in on a market hole, and to hell with safety.
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 21:25:55 GMT
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 19:49:31 GMT
If you look at all the feedback Perpetua more than 99% is positive - only one negative in the last month. A case of starry eyes after getting something at a great price? There will always be bad reviews too, some buyers will find anything to complain about - even I've had complaints. Disclaimer - I haven't actually analyzed the content of any of the complaints in this case.
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 19:33:31 GMT
never really noticed as didn't need them always use the usb2 port it was handier Are you 100% sure they were working in the first place. It's common to get a second hand, or even new pc/laptop that's just had windows slapped on it without installing all the drivers. If a USB3 port isn't working because of missing drivers it might not under USB2 either, or then again it might - depends on the hardware. support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/lenovo-g-series-laptops/lenovo-g500-notebook - expand the list on that page, usb3 drivers are at the bottom
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 19:27:39 GMT
Ghetto vaping lives on, yeah!!!
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 19:18:51 GMT
Definitely fakes - just from looking at them. Anyone selling VTC5s, anywhere, are certain to be peddling fakes. I'm not saying it can't/won't happen, but if it did everyone would know and they'd sell out in minutes. Plus ebay is the best place to peddle fakes. ETA: 163 sold, 163 potential disasters
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 17:42:53 GMT
gm111 if they're the Purple '35Amp' cells you're good for 100 Watts (they're rewrapped 20 Amp cells)
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Post by Ripshod on Jun 10, 2015 14:45:52 GMT
Hey Ripshod, nice post.. I'm just wondering if I got a pair of Sony vtc's for my snowwolf should I only go up too 75w @.14 ohms or could I double the wattage and half the ohms? Or would you recommend better batteries for the job? If this is the 200 Watter then the best you'll get is the VTCs - and even then you should stay below 150Watts. Being a regulated mod the only time resistance matters is when/whether the mod will fire a coil. Sad fact is there's still no 18650 cells out there with a CDR higher than the VTCs, despite what the lables and the manufacturers will claim.
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